Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2.  In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

3.   Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins.

4.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container to keep them soft.